It has been a long season for Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz. After starting the season with what appeared to be Cy Young-worthy (9-0, 1.71 ERA, 81 K, opposing BA at .195, in 12 appearances), he ended up injuring his neck back on June 9th. Buchholz was put on the 60-day DL and has been rehabbing ever since.

His first rehab assignment was on August 25th in Short-Season Single-A with the Lowell Spinners against the Hudson Valley Renegades. The stat line was as followed: ND in 0.2 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 1H, 3BB, and 1K .

Buchholz was then transferred to Triple-A Pawtucket on August 30th for a 2nd rehab start against the Syracuse Chiefs. The stat line was as followed: ND, 3.1 IP, 1 R (1 ER), 7H, 0BB, 2K, throwing 53 pitches, 34 for strikes. Afterwards, he spoke with the media about his rehab and what the future holds for him.

Clay Buchholz addresses media after his August 30th start against the Syracuse Chiefs